First Flight Evacuating Canadians From Israel Lands in Greece

Passengers look at a departure board at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct. 7, 2023. GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images

Defence Minister Bill Blair says the first Canadian Armed Forces evacuation flight has airlifted 130 Canadian citizens and their families out of Israel.

“We’re working tirelessly to assist Canadians in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza,” Mr. Blair said in an Oct. 12 post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We will continue to be there for Canadians who need help.”